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Constituted 40 yrs ago, Katra Development Authority never received full manpower

Vital body toothless due to lack of adequate manpower Issue discussed in various meetings but no serious action Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 2: Even

DC inspects civic facilities, development works in Ramban town

Excelsior correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted an extensive visit of Ramban town to review the pr

DC Kathua visits Parisha, One Stop Centre; reviews women-centric Services

Excelsior correspondent KATHUA, Mar 2: As part of the ongoing Women Week campaign, the Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited Par

DC reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget 202526

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the progress of wor

Eight Organ Transplant Centres functional in J&K

SKIMS, GMCs of Jammu-Srinagar only centres for Kidney Transplantation Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Mar 2: Following the establishment of State Organ a

DC Kulgam visits Yaripora, reviews functioning of Government Offices

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today visited Yaripora area to review the functioning of key gove

Revenue courts sit on 26,338 legacy matters

10,438 fresh cases still pending in J&K Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 2: More than 26,000 legacy cases continue to weigh on revenue courts across t

Terrorism, extremism, radicalisation serious challenges for India, Canada: PM

Close cooperation imperative for global peace, security New Delhi, Mar 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that terrorism, extr

Protests across Kashmir over Khameneis killing for 2nd day

Restrictions to continue today as precautionary measure Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 2: Hundreds of people across Kashmir took to the st

Protests in J&K, candle march in Raipur over Khamenei death

'I won't get bored with Iran war, we are ahead of schedule': Trump drops bombshell on Tehran strikes

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered U.S. attack on Iran

We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if

Kantara Mimicking Case: HC Extends Interim Relief Given To Actor Ranveer Singh Till March 9

The complainant, who is a lawyer, alleged that his religious sentiments were hurt by calling the deity a ghost. On the directions of a local Cour

'I'm done, hold me in contempt': Hillary Clinton SCREAMS at GOP during explosive Epstein hearing

J&Ks Ruling NC Adopts Resolution Paying Tribute To Martyr Khamenei

Presiding over the condolence gathering at the party headquarters, Sagar guided participants in offering prayers and reciting Fatiha for all thos

Birla Mandir Celebrates Golden Jubilee With Big Facelift

Executive officer Sham Kothari said the temples marble structure was polished from the main shikhar to the last step as part of the renovation wo

Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships ablaz

House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein

President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced hours of questioning under oath from lawmakers who are searching for a

Buddhavanam To Be Developed As World Peace Centre: Jupally

Krishna Rao said Buddhavanam would be developed as a world-class heritage centre and that a Global Buddhist Centre would be established nearby un

Six lakh babies born with anomalies each year, but no national registry to track them

Did Kuwait mistakenly shoot down 3 US jets and will Trump send US troops into Iran? Iran conflict widens across Gulf and Lebanon

Did Kuwait mistakenly shoot down 3 US jets and will Trump send US troops into Iran? The Iran conflict has widened to Lebanon and Gulf states. Kuw

A look at some of the contenders to be Irans supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Irans leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the U.S

'I won't tell you, press or the enemy': Hegseth SNAPS at reporter over 'US troops in Iran' question

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and will ensure oil prices reach $200 amid US-Israel strikes and rising war tensions

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and will ensure oil prices reach $200 after US and Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The move threatens

Quote of the day by John Irving: 'If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to...' inspiring lessons on living life, courage, and following your dreams by the author of The World According to Garp

Quote of the day by John Irving: Acclaimed novelist John Irving's wisdom urges us to find the courage to live a life we love. Discovering such a

Wildlife Day Celebrated At Mahavir Harina Vanasthali

The day was marked with the unveiling of a poster carrying the 2026 theme and the release of a book titled Birds of Mahavir Harina Vanasthali Nat

Mortgage rates jump above 6% after US-Israel strikes on iran push oil prices higher

Mortgage rates in the US suddenly increased after war tensions pushed oil prices higher and created inflation fears. Investors avoided bonds, whi

450 Staff From Hyderabad Hospitals Posted To Sanathnagar TIMS

According to a senior health official, nearly one-third of the 450 staff are doctors, while the remaining two-thirds comprise nurses and other pa

Race heats up for Bihars five Rajya Sabha seats with RJD entry

Though the Opposition party is likely to secure the support of Mahagathbandhan allies like the Congress and the Left parties, their combined tall

Preparations started for the by-election in Tripura Assembly seat

The total number of voters in the constituency, according to the published roll, is 46,143; Officials say there could be some change if any fault

CM Revanth Reddy Greets Telangana on Holi, Urges Eco-Friendly Celebrations

The Chief Minister described Holi as a vibrant expression of love, affection, and happiness, highlighting its deep cultural and social significan

The Ally We Deserted: How India Turned Its Back on Iran

In a 2019 India Times article, I warned that India risked sacrificing its historic partnership with Iran by tilting toward the US-Israel-Gulf blo

Melania Trump LIVE | US First Lady chairs UN Security Council meeting

Banks, schools receive bomb threat e-mails; declared hoax

President unveils welfares chemes, says will bring change to lives of women

Security stepped up in Delhi amid escalating tensions in West Asia

Netflix is about to stop working on 87 million devices this week - is your TV or phone affected?

Netflix will stop working on old devices: Netflix is ending support for millions of older devices this week. This includes PlayStation 3 consoles

Race heats up for Bihars five RS seats with RJD entry

Though the Opposition party is likely to secure the support of Mahagathbandhan allies like the Congress and the Left parties, their combined tall

Trust Issues Dog KLIS Barrages Repair Plans

It is reliably learnt that the irrigation officials have been informed by the CWPRS that a report will be submitted on the test results and findi

Why is everyone talking about Kelly Osbourne's appearance at the BRIT Awards 2026? Here's how Sharon Osbourne slams trolls targeting grieving Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne faced online criticism for her appearance at the BRIT Awards, prompting her mother Sharon to explain Kelly is grieving her father,

Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia

This is a perilous conflict that is more about geopolitics and shaped by Tel Avivs own interests

Who is Elisabeth Hasselbeck? Former The View Co-Host returns with a call for Civil Discourse

Elisabeth Hasselbeck has returned to The View as a guest co-host. The former longtime co-host opened her appearance with a call for unity, encour

Super tree getting ready at Kalaignar Poonga

KTR: Sand Mining at Annaram Risky

It is a mandated operation, say officials

Happy Holi 2026 Images: Wishes, quotes, WhatsApp status and Instagram messages to share

Happy Holi 2026 Images: Holi 2026 approaches, offering a vibrant occasion to share joy. The article provides 50 wishes, quotes, and messages for

Palaniswami meets Shah in Delhi, discusses seat-sharing

Israel-US vs Iran war widens; Hezbollah clash pulls Lebanon into fight

The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has escalated. Israel has attacked Lebanon following strikes by Hezbollah. Iran continues its missi

UGC reform debate, faultlines in politics of social justice

The BJPs inclusive Hindutva faces challenges as the proposed changes in regulations issued by the University Grants Commission spark debate

Word of the day: Onomatopoeia Meaning, and how to use it like a pro

Word of the day: Onomatopoeia means a word that imitates real sound. Words like buzz, crash, boom, and whisper copy natural noise. Writers use th

25 Firecracker Units Sealed In East Godavari

West Godavari district collector Nagarani has instructed the officials and the cracker unit owners not to allow the sale of their stocks of crack

CM urges Union govt.to grant approvalfor archaeological excavations in State

Residents oppose rope car project at Marina, disrupt soil inspection

A team of engineers were forced to stop work near Light Houseafter residents protested against the project; tense situation prevails after HC ord

Three held for assaulting police personnel in Korukkupet

India pitches to join Future Combat Air System with France

Indias defence exports have reached a record high of 23,620 crore; it exports to over 100 nations, including to United States, France and Armenia

New reality: On new series of national accounts data

Fiscal targets will now be realigned based on more accurate data

The waning sheen: On prices, GST rationalisation

The price relief provided by GST rationalisation may not last long

DC Edit | Safety First For Make In India

According to data from the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI), three people died and 11 were injured each

Trump declines to rule out deployment of US troops to Iran

Trump's remark about possible troop involvement in the conflict came as the Central Command reported on X that four members of US forces have die

KauveryGroup launches dedicated gastrointestinal bleeding care centres

The centres bring together emergency physicians, gastroenterologists, intensivists, interventional radiologists and surgeons under a coordinated

Garikpatis Remarks For AP To Be Named As Telugu Nadu Kicks Up Row

Bhuvaneswari Peetam seer Kamalananda Bharati reacted sharply to such remarks

No US Boots On Iran Yet, But Will Go As Far As Needed: Pete Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday there are currently no American troops on the ground in Iran, but left the option open, saying we'l

UK PM Says He 'Stands By' Decision To Not Take Part In Iran Strikes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Monday his decision to keep Britain out of the US and Israel's initial strikes against Iran following cri

DC Edit | War Escalates As Iran Hits Back At US Allies

The ever-widening conflict also sucked in Beirut in Lebanon as Israel was hunting Hezbollah targets even as US President Donald Trump talked up t

Madras High Court dismisses plea against animal slaughter in retail meat shops

Quote of the day by Roger Waters: 'War is hugely profitable. It creates so much money because it's so easy to...' - lessons on hidden forces behind global conflicts by the co-founder of Pink Floyd and singer of Comfortably Numb

Quote of the day by Roger Waters: Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, asserts that war is highly profitable, driven by rapid spending on mili

Migrant worker dies after falling from construction site in Washermanpet

T.N. Health authorities step up surveillance measures amid rise in chickenpox cases

The Directorate of Public Healthhas instructed all the health officers to intensify active and passive surveillance

Quote of the day by 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy: Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

John F. Kennedys famous inaugural quote, Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, m

Four held for assaulting eatery owner in Taramani

Tiger pugmarks found near Suramma Project, high alert in Jagtial

Adult tiger confirmed near Suramma Project; teams deployed

CIPMC in Ernakulam organises awareness programme on pest surveillance system

Iran's Attacks Have Formed Coalition Against It: Israel Leader To NDTV

A regime change from outside is either rare or impossible, Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid has said, stressing that it is ultimately up to

Ernakulam Rural Police seize over 100 kg of ganja in three weeks

The police seized 133 kg of suspected ganja in six major drug hauls reported recently. The total quantity of suspected ganja seized by the Rural

845 Foreign Medical Graduates apply for internship on web portal

Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision to ban military activities

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: The Lebanese state declares its absolute and unequivocal rejection of any military or security actions launched

Qatar Air Force Shoots Down 2 Iranian Aircraft

Qatar's air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha's defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earl

Russian overnight strikes kill five in Ukraine

The body of a 55-year-old man separately was found in the rubble of a house in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, while a woman -- born in 1937 -

Govt reviews impact with exporters, assures help to mitigate disruptions

India's government is actively addressing the trade impact of the West Asia conflict. Discussions with exporters and logistics firms are underway

Revanth to Finalise 99-day Public Outreach Calendar Today

The Chief Secretary stressed the need for thorough groundwork at the district level to ensure accurate, transparent and time-bound enumeration.

Iran Attacked Them, Now Arab Nations Want To Join The Fight: Trump

Arab nations that were initially reluctant to join the American-backed military campaign against Iran are now pushing to take an active role, and

Questions for the church and the State

The Justice J.B. Koshy report reveals cracks in Keralas social justice programme

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age

While revenue enforcement remains a legitimate and vital state function, its methods must remain proportionate to the liberty of the interests th

Warner Bros merger to saddle Paramount Skydance with $79 billion debt

Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery are merging. This creates a giant media company with a combined debt of $79 billion. Their streaming services

Word of the Day: Tessellated

Discover the word tessellated, meaning surfaces with repeating shapes fitting perfectly. This pattern appears in tiled floors, mosaics, and even

PM Modi Speaks To Saudi Crown Prince, Other Gulf Leaders Over Iran Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the

Gulf Tensions Leave Telangana Families Anxious

Family members of other workers said they were regularly speaking to their relatives and receiving video messages and photographs to confirm thei

Chain Snatcher Held With Jewellery

Rural Inspector Neelakanteswar identified the accused as Bandi Subramanyam alias Rodda, a native of Somaladoddi in Anantapur Rural mandal, curren

US President rebukes British PM Keir Starmer over Iran base access

Britain did not let the U.S. use joint bases for Washington's initial air strikes against Iran, but on Sunday evening Starmer said he was accepti

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 35C and 22C respectively.

Minister Laxman Proposes Special Cell for Telangana Workers Abroad

Minister says govt monitoring Gulf crisis round the clock